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About Dickwella

Dickwella, Sri Lanka 🌴 is a laid-back south coast beach town with surf, warm weather, and a slower pace—great for digital nomads seeking inspiration and low-cost living. Expect a relaxed vibe, local guesthouses, and cafés, though internet can be mixed outside top stays. Best for remote workers who value nature, wellness, and calm over city buzz. 💻🌊

Through the year

Best in September (54) · now 52
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 307 mm Feb: 134 mm Mar: 113 mm Apr: 185 mm May: 136 mm Jun: 128 mm Jul: 92 mm Aug: 145 mm Sep: 163 mm Oct: 288 mm Nov: 468 mm Dec: 253 mm Jan: 23°C / 17°C Feb: 24°C / 16°C Mar: 25°C / 17°C Apr: 26°C / 17°C May: 27°C / 19°C Jun: 28°C / 19°C Jul: 28°C / 19°C Aug: 28°C / 19°C Sep: 28°C / 18°C Oct: 26°C / 18°C Nov: 24°C / 18°C Dec: 24°C / 17°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.7
Internet Speed 5.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.8
Safety 7.9
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Weather 5.9
Nomad Friendly 5.5
Female Friendly 7.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Dickwella
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $401.20 per month
Coworking Space $134.80 per month
Coffee $3.05 per cup
Beer $2.73 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.85 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.44 per month
Mobile Plan $8.02 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $24.07 per month

Other cities in Sri Lanka

Other cities in Sri Lanka
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Colombo $1,976 6.3 Compare
2 Weligama $600 6.3 Compare
3 Ahangama $813 6.2 Compare
4 Galle $871 6.2 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Ella LK Sri Lanka $486 6.0 Compare
2 Nuwara Eliya LK Sri Lanka $641 5.6 Compare
3 Haputale LK Sri Lanka $1,301 5.2 Compare
4 Kandy LK Sri Lanka $561 5.8 Compare

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